The Falcons have had many moments this year, including the 59-yard reception by White as the Falcons came back to beat the Panthers at home.

Atlanta is 7-2 in games decided by seven points or less. While some of those close wins were against teams that struggled to win games this year, the fact is they still won. After all, it is still the NFL, and no game is a gimmie.

If we were going to go by that logic, then the New England Patriots losing to the Arizona Cardinals would mean something or the fact that the Patriots are 3-4 in games decided by seven points of less.

By the end of the regular season, the Falcons ranked sixth. From Miller's story:

With the most wins in the NFC, Mike Smith and his Atlanta Falcons will enjoy home-field advantage as long as they are in the playoffs. After a Week 17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it's fair to wonder just how long that will be.

This is only one example as Miller isn't the only one to knock the Falcons throughout the year. In fact, most pundits did.

However, all the doubters (or haters...whichever you prefer) have put a chip on the Falcons' shoulders. That alone will play in their minds on Sunday afternoon.